Protecting every child’s right to read.

We’re a powerful movement of family, community and system leaders working together to make sure Philly’s children become the strong readers they deserve to be.

 
 

News & More

NEW CURRICULUM

How are our children being taught to read? Watch our conversation with the School District of Philadelphia leadership about their new ELA curriculum and commitment to the Science of Reading.

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CASE STUDY

We teamed up with Fors Marsh to dig into the Neighborhood Literacy Fund’s participatory grant model—and heard straight from our awardees and selection committee members.

SEE WHAT WE’VE LEARNED

THIS IS READING

Chewing on books? Obsessed with reading the same story over and over? These and other quirky reading habits might seem strange, but they’re actually signs your child is learning.

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VOLUNTEER

Every block needs a Reading Captain!

Philly neighbors are becoming the go-to early literacy person for their community. Learn how you can help families raise strong readers one conversation at a time.

Women reads book aloud to crowd.
 
 

Rewriting Philadelphia’s early literacy story takes more than one author. 

There’s a role for everyone.